Adi Shankaracharya composed a number of Vedantic works for imparting the knowledge of the Self. One of these hymns is the famous “Bhaja Govindam”. ‘Bhaja’ literally means ‘seek’, ‘Govindam’ means ‘the Lord’ – ‘the Truth’. The learned masters, out of deep compassion try to wake up humanity. They invite us to open our eyes to a higher dimension of living. The whole text of Bhaja Govindam in essence means ‘Wake up, seek the Lord, and stop seeking the primitive and superficial things in life.’ The compilation of thoughts presented in this book is applicable to one and all. Swami Sukhabodhananda in his unique style explains the verses with deep clarity and understanding.

Bhaja Govindam is the Smallest, Simplest, Sweetest Upanishad-like work penned by the great Master Adi Shankaracharya himself. In soul-stirring poetry, Sankara expounds the wisdom of attaining peace and nirvana. A beautiful work of the highest literary order that is sung in many Indian homes. मूढ जहीहि धनागमतृष्णाम् कुरु सद्बुद्धिमं मनसि वितृष्णाम् । यल्लभसे निजकर्मोपात्तम् वित्तं तेन विनोदय चित्तं ॥ २ ॥ mūḍha jahīhi dhanāgamatṛṣṇām kuru sadbuddhimaṃ manasi vitṛṣṇām । yallabhase nijakarmopāttam vittaṃ tena vinodaya cittaṃ ॥ 2 ॥ 02. O Young Man! Wealth shall surely pull you magnetically with tremendous force, weave out of its spell by pragmatic reasoning. The Special technique of escaping its tentacles gets revealed by honest hard work that naturally stems the inflow of intoxicating tendencies. Direct your peaceful moments gained by the strength of your sincere efforts in remembering the great Lord. Your mind shall surely feel that cooling sweetness of contentment. ------------------------------------ For the Sanskrit Enthusiast, - Each verse is in Original Devanagari with a Latin Transliteration. - Padachheda - Word boundary and Vibhakti - Case is listed. - Carefully chosen dictionary meaning of each word is given so that the earnest seeker can grasp the beauty and depth in the language.

In this exquisite piece of poetry, Adi Sankaracharya indicates the goal of realization and describes the path to be taken. He also reveals the causes for human misery and warns us of the consequences of continuing the present egocentric living. In the opening verse Sankara says "Bhaja Govindam, Bhaja Govindam, Govindam Bhaja Moodamate, Samprapte Sannihite Kale Nahi Nahi Rakshati Dukrinyakarane ". Meaning - Seek Govind, Seek Govind, O Fool! When the appointed time comes (death), the rules of grammar surely will not save you.

In this book the essence of the Vedanta has been presented in simple sanskrit. The first Sholka is called a refrain. From second to the thirteenth verse we have twelve noble lessons. These were composed by Shankar himself. The next fourteen verses were composed disciples. In the last four verses he had blessed his disciples. Thus, in all, there thirty-one verses. This is a unique composition which makes people aware of their suffering causes by desires. Thus Bhaja Govindam will enlighten the readers.

There are numerous books and works by Adi Shankara, the avatara of Parama Siva, to teach mankind devotion and duty. Out of all those works, Bhaja Govindam is world renowned. The slokas given in the book are very useful to understand the divine way by constant remembrance. These slokas can also be sung melodiously. By repeating these slokas, one can ward off momentary sensual desires by instantly concentrating and controlling one's mind, thereby reaching the highest truth. These slokas are also called moha mudgara (destroyers of passion). They are like hammers which destruct the very foundation of passion. Each sloka has its own independent meaning and is written in very soft, simple and easy words.

Sri Sankara, the Hindu sage, is said to have 'crossed the ocean of Maya as easily as one steps over a small irrigation channel in the field'. He wrote a number of texts and hymns to foster knowledge of the self and to foster the sense of devotion in the hearts of humankind. This offering is one of Sri Sankara's most famous hymns.

In a time when spiritual darkness veiled India, one man's light shone through. Witness the story of the 8th century's greatest philosopher and the verses that echoed through eternity. Adi Shankara, a legendary enlightened master, ignites a revolution in Varanasi. As he spreads the liberating wisdom of Vedanta philosophy and the Bhaja Govindam's message of devotion and transcendence, Shankara faces threats from forces fighting to preserve ignorance. Against this darkness, Shankara's divine vision transforms all in its path. When he encounters Raghav, a man trapped in superficial worship, Shankara's eternal teachings compel Raghav to confront his deepest desires and discover what immortality truly means. Torn between revenge and redemption, Raghav's journey unlocks the transformative power of spiritual understanding. His fate entwined with Shankara's, Raghav must choose: embrace wisdom or vengeance. Shankara's quest to spread the truth has made him a target of danger. Abducted from his disciples, even captivity cannot contain his grace. Experience the vision that triumphs over mortal retribution and feel the verses that set souls free. Discover the master who challenged eternity. Find what lasts forever in "Shankara's Bhaja Govindam: Chronicle of an Abduction in Varanasi". Feel the passion that ignited India's Age of Enlightenment. For in Varanasi, the light that liberates all still shines.